· 1/5/2000
George v. Radcliffe
Citations
- 753 So. 2d 573
- 1999 WL 817818
How courts have described this case
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- holding that greater showing is required to reverse order vacating default than order denying motion to vacate default
- holding that because policy favors trials over defaults greater showing is required to reverse order vacating defaults than order denying relief from default
- holding that there are two standards in review of orders on motions to vacate defaults: simple abuse of discretion for orders denying relief, and gross abuse of discretion for orders granting relief
- the stricter “gross abuse of discretion” standard applies to an order granting a motion to vacate default
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Judges: Klein
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